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Rules implementing the Ordinance on the use of sludge on agricultural land and on land used as gardens.

Country
Germany
Type of law
Regulation
Source
FAO , FAOLEX
Keywords
Abstract
Article 1 establishes that sludge should be above all used in the natural cycle to improve the structure of soil. Sludge shall only be used for agricultural purpose if its contents, such as, for example, heavy metals, organic harmful substances and fertilizers do not cause harmful effects on human beings, animals and the environment. Sludges not complying with the present provisions shall not be used for agricultural purposes. They are subject to the provisions of the Waste Disposal Law and have to be therefore orderly disposed of. The text consists of 8 articles and Annexes.
Attached files
http://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/ger73451.pdf
Web site
http://www.schleswig-holstein.de
Date of text
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No
Original title
Durchführungsbestimmungen zur Klärschlammverordnung (AbfKlärV) über die Verwertung von Klärschlamm auf landwirtschaftlich oder gärtnerisch genutzte Böden.
Implements
Sewage Sludge Ordinance.